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Saturday, December 15, 1973
TAI PO LAP SAP DUMP TO BE ENLARGED
The Shuen Wan Refuse Dump in Tai Po will be enlarged and turned
into a controlled tip to cope with the increasing amount of refuse
generated by the growth and urbanisation of the New Territories.
At present, about 50 per cent of the refuse collected in the
New Territories outside Tsuen Wan goes to the Shuen Wan dump which has
almost reached its full capacity.
It is proposed to enlarge the dump by extending the rubble mound on
ite western side. Apart from increasing its capacity, the proposed
extension will enable the site to be converted into a much larger
recreational area or for other uses on the closure of the dump.
Sanitary conditions at the dump will also be further improved
once it is converted into a controlled tip.
This disposal method involves the spreading and compacting of
refuse, covering each layer with suitable material as tipping proceeds and
scaling all working faces at the end of each day's work in order to contain
noxious smells, control vermin and to eliminate fire hazard.
Anyone having objections to the proposed project or any claim
of private right, should submit them in writing to the Director of Public
Works within two months.
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